This video demonstrates a very effective RF impedance matching methodology with SMT devices that helps RF engineers save time and cost. With this methodology, RF engineers can start to match the design with a list of good combinations of SMT devices which satisfies the target impedance and loss specifications instead of trying out unlimited possibilities at the workbench. This methodology should work very well with typical wireless or mobile product designs such as smart phones.

This video provides an understanding of how the voltage regulator module (VRM) interacts with the printed circuit board planes and decoupling capacitors within a power distribution network (PDN). A well designed PDN provides optimum system performance while a poorly matched designed PDN can result in poor system performance. In the extreme case, rogue waves can occur within the PDN generating much higher voltage noise levels than expected, potentially interfering with system performance or resulting in permanent damage. Recommendations for keeping the impedance flat are also provided.

IHP announces support for ADS-Virtuoso Interoperable process design kits (PDKs). The PDKs are designed for use with Keysight’s Advanced Design System (ADS) EDA software and provide users access to a new Silicon RFIC interoperability feature available in ADS 2015.01.